Mount Washington Mayor · Nov 3, 2026
Layne Abell
Candidate for Mayor
Layne Abell is running for mayor of Mount Washington in the Nov 3, 2026 election, against Greg Gentry.
Last day to register to vote (online by 4 p.m. local time) · Mon, Oct 5, 2026
TodayMount Washington councilman and former school board member, circuit court clerk and property valuation administrator. He served as school board chairman for seven years.
- Occupation (from candidate statement)
- Nonpartisan
- Campaign website
- www.layneabell.com
Mayor Stuart Owen is not seeking a second term; council members Greg Gentry and Layne Abell, who sit on the council, are the two candidates for mayor. The Pioneer News
Where Layne Abell stands: positions on the record
Data center moratorium2 sourced positions
Sponsored the first reading of the ordinance implementing a moratorium on data centers (August 2026).
Council voteMt. Washington City Council minutes, August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026
Asked at the July 13 meeting whether the city could look into a 24-month moratorium on data centers.
Own statementMt. Washington City Council minutes, July 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026
Large developments1 sourced position
Said infrastructure must be able to support growth before additional large-scale developments are approved.
“Before approving additional large-scale developments, we must ensure that our roads, utilities, public safety services, and other essential infrastructure can adequately support the growth we have already experienced.”
Own statementLayne Abell for Mayor
Highway 441 sourced position
Said he would urge and work with state and county leaders to prioritize Highway 44 improvements.
“I will urge and work with state and county leaders to prioritize improvements to Highway 44”
Own statementLayne Abell for Mayor
Main Street1 sourced position
Wrote that revitalizing Main Street is an investment in the heart of the community.
“The revitalization of Main Street is about more than improving buildings and sidewalks - it is about investing in the heart of our community.”
Own statementLayne Abell for Mayor
Water deposits1 sourced position
Moved to require a $200 water security deposit, with $100 for senior citizens and veterans who own their residence (passed 6-0, March 2026).
Council voteMt. Washington City Council minutes, March 23, 2026 · Mar 23, 2026
Transitional housing1 sourced position
Moved to reject the Planning Commission's recommendation on a text amendment allowing temporary transitional housing by right in R1 to R4 zones (passed 6-0, December 2025).
Council voteMt. Washington City Council minutes, December 8, 2025 · Dec 8, 2025
Ballot listing1 sourced position
Listed on the Bullitt County Clerk's city candidate list for Mt. Washington City Mayor, filed May 20, 2026.
Own statementBullitt County Clerk
What Layne Abell said vs. how Layne Abell voted
Data center moratorium
In their words
Asked at the July 13 meeting whether the city could look into a 24-month moratorium on data centers.
Jul 13, 2026 ·Mt. Washington City Council minutes, July 13, 2026 · Jul 13, 2026
On the record
Sponsored the first reading of the ordinance implementing a moratorium on data centers (August 2026).
Aug 10, 2026 ·Mt. Washington City Council minutes, August 10, 2026 · Aug 10, 2026
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